How are tuition charges determined?

You will be assessed tuition and fees based upon your student category and residence. If your permanent residence, for over one-year, has been Rhode Island, you may apply for in state status at the Records Office in Building 4. In addition, to be considered independent of his/her parents, a student must not have been claimed as a dependent for tax purposes for two years, and the student must have resided in Rhode Island for at least one year. If you possess a baccalaureate degree you will pay graduate tuition. If you have been accepted into a second undergraduate degree program, you will pay undergraduate tuition. It is your responsibility to inform the College of your status so that you are correctly billed.

What is E-Billing?

E-Billing (electronic billing) is now the official billing method at Rhode Island College. It is reliable, convenient and provides faster and easier service for students and parents - and it is more green than paper billing. Students will be sent an email notification to their RIC email account when an E-Bill is available for viewing. Students also have the ability to give access to authorized users to view their E-Bills and/or make e-Payments. Each person with access to the E-Bill can receive an email notification when a new E-Bill is generated if their email address is provided. There are several reasons why E-Bill is the official billing method at Rhode Island College. It has become commonplace to perform many daily transactions and communications via email and online. Many universities and institutions around the country are using electronic billing as their primary method of billing. In addition to providing more efficient service, electronic billing also results in time and monetary savings to both the student and the institution.

Can I receive a paper bill instead of the E-Bill?

All enrolled students will receive an E-Bill. If you want a paper copy of your bill, you can log into the MyRIC account to print a copy of your E-Bill.

How do I set up an authorized user? How can my parents view my E-Bill?

A person other than the student may have the ability to view the E-Bill as an authorized user.
The student needs to:

Log into MyRIC account.

Click on Campus Finances > Make a payment > add NEW Parent (bottom left next to Parent Pins)

Assign your parent a username and password as directed

Authorized users who provide an email address will also be sent E-Bill notifications

What are the advantages of the electronic billing?

No waiting for paper bills in the mail!

Quicker - Receiving bills earlier allows students more time to make payment arrangements

Flexible - Students can authorize parents or others to make payments or share account information

Reliable - Bills are posted online for quick viewing and your bill will never be lost in the mail

Will I be dropped from my classes if I don't make payment by the due date of the bill?

Students who pre-register for classes must make satisfactory payment arrangements with the bursar office prior to the due date of the bill. Failure to make satisfactory payment arrangements may result in the cancellation of your class schedule. If you are dropped from your classes, you will be invited to register at late registration, after you have made satisfactory payment arrangements with the bursar office.

When is the tuition bill due?

The Fall term bill is normally due during the first week of August. The Spring term bill is normally due during the first week of January. The Summer bills are normally due in the middle of May and the last week of June.

May I take courses at URI or CCRI along with the courses I take at RIC?

Any undergraduate student who has paid full-time fees at Rhode Island College may take a maximum of seven credits during each of the fall and spring semesters at the University of Rhode Island (URI) or the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) or both without paying additional fees. The student must be enrolled for at least five credits at RIC and the total combined credits taken at all institutions must be 18 or less. The forms required for this procedure are available at the Records Office.

What happens to my bill if I add or drop classes later?

Your tuition bill will be adjusted for all adds and/or drops which occur during the first two weeks of class. A revised bill is normally forwarded to each student at the beginning of each semester. This bill may be used to make payment due. It may also be used to waive insurance coverage, verify financial aid status, enroll in the payment plan, and verify billing changes due to course changes.

How will I be refunded if I have overpaid my account?

The bursar office automatically reviews each student's tuition account and generates refunds each week. The refund checks are available on Monday afternoons. Beginning with the Fall 2009 semester, student refunds will be issued electronically utilizing the RIC FundsCard through our refunding processor HigherONE. Additional information about this process may be found at the following link: RIC Funds Card.

Does the bursar office cash checks for students?

I owe money for a previous semester. May I register?

The College's tuition policy requires that all prior balances be paid in full prior to registration for future semesters. The bursar office will work with you to make satisfactory payment arrangements.

How do I apply for a short-term book loan?

The Financial Aid Office issues short term book loans to students whose anticipated financial aid has not been received by the College prior to the start of classes. Contact the financial aid office for details.

What is the Health insurance coverage?

All undergraduate degree students, preregistered for nine or more credits at the end of the initial semester billing period, are normally automatically enrolled in the student health insurance program. This coverage is a basic health insurance for students who are not otherwise enrolled in a health insurance program. If you have been assessed this coverage and do not wish to be enrolled in this program, complete the waiver form and return it to the insurance company by the due date. You may access the student insurance website at www.universityhealthplans.com. If you have not been assessed the insurance charge and wish coverage, you may enroll at the bursar office. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits. Brochures are available in the bursar office.